Mariners trade Ray to Giants for Haniger, DeSclafani
The Seattle Mariners traded left-hander Robbie Ray to the San Francisco Giants for outfielder Mitch Haniger, right-hander Anthony DeSclafani, and cash considerations, the teams announced Friday.
San Francisco is sending $6 million to the Mariners, Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi told Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic.
Ray is expected to return after the All-Star break next season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in May. The 2021 AL Cy Young winner is owed $73 million over the last three years of his contract but has an opt-out clause after the 2024 campaign.
"I do want to thank Robbie for his time in Seattle," Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said in a statement. "On the field and in the clubhouse, he was a key part of taking us to the postseason in 2022 and in allowing us to remain in the race down to the final days of 2023."
The 32-year-old owns a career 3.96 ERA with 11.0 K/9 over 10 years in the majors with the Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Detroit Tigers.
Farhan Zaidi said Giants will continue to look to add to starting staff, either in free agency or trade, although he doesn’t sound as focused on top of market. He said Giants view Robbie Ray as an ideal No. 2 to Logan Webb at top of rotation when he’s back.
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Meanwhile, Haniger returns to the Mariners after signing a three-year, $43.5-million deal with the Giants last offseason. The 33-year-old spent five years with Seattle from 2017-22, which included a 2018 All-Star berth. He hit a career-high 39 homers in 2021 and owns an .817 OPS during his time with the club.
The 33-year-old DeSclafani is set to make $12 million in 2024 in his final year under contract. He recorded a 4.88 ERA with 1.25 WHIP and 79 strikeouts over 99 2/3 innings (18 starts) last season.
"In Mitch, we get a player we know well and hold in very high regard as another piece for our outfield, while Anthony - who can start or pitch out of the 'pen - gives us depth in our pitching staff," Dipoto added.